The Berens Foundation
Invitation OnlyGlenview, Illinois · EIN 27-0600726 · Private foundation · Website
Grants paid (2024)$2.2M
Organizations funded9
Typical grant$150,000
Total assets$94.5M
Half of its grants to organizations were between $100,000 and $400,000.
From the return
How to apply
On its return for tax year 2024 the foundation checked the box saying it only makes contributions to preselected charitable organizations and does not accept unsolicited requests for funds.
What it funds
Share of grant lines on the latest return, classified from the purpose each grant states.
Where it gives
44% of grants went outside Illinois.
Grants paid in tax year 2024
| Recipient | Location | Purpose | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women's Care Center | South Bend, IN | Charitable | $582,065 |
| Highsight | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Infinite Worth Project | Snowflake, AZ | Charitable | $400,000 |
| Big Shoulders Fund | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $337,500 |
| Horizons for Youth | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $150,000 |
| Dav Charitable Service Trust | Erlanger, KY | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Mike Rowe Works Foundation | Santa Monica, CA | Charitable | $100,000 |
| Our Lady of Perpetual Help | Glenview, IL | Charitable | $50,000 |
| Aid for Women | Chicago, IL | Charitable | $36,839 |
Giving by year
| Tax year | Grants paid | Grant lines |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $2,156,404 | 9 |
| 2023 | $1,067,935 | 7 |
| 2022 | $300,000 | 1 |
Sources
- IRS Form 990-PF, tax year 2024, filed Apr 3, 2026 (amended) - IRS e-file batch, object ID 202600939349100220
- IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search for EIN 27-0600726
- Profile updated Nov 6, 2026
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